Author Archives: Cross | Designs

Adventures on bike…

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Cross | Designs

This weekend we had planned a bike adventure through Sonoma on Sunday in celebration for Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, our plans changed slightly and our bike ride was rescheduled for another time. However, we still had a great time exploring Sonoma … Continue reading →

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Savanna Square Blueprint

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Cross | Designs

A few years ago I was living in the southeastern part of the US and would frequent Savanna, Georgia quite often. It’s a unique place full of all kinds of interesting history. It’s one of the few places left that … Continue reading →

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A greener way to travel

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Cross | Designs

Each day we are confronted with choices…what to eat, what to wear, where to shop, and how to get there. Last year, while working in San Francisco, I bought a bike to get me to and from the office. My … Continue reading →

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Springtime green…

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Cross | Designs

This image was taken on a bike ride near Suttonfield Lake in Glen Ellen. The weather was perfect and the green of the grass and trees was just incredible. It made for a truly memorable afternoon bike ride. Be sure … Continue reading →

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The perfect escape

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Cross | Designs

This weekend was spent exploring the Sonoma Valley and the little towns that make up this beautiful place. On Sunday we went to the Kenwood Inn & Spa to check out the facilities and needless to say…it’s an amazing place. … Continue reading →

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Truly…A Must Read

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Cross | Designs

This book has really inspired me in a number of different ways. I must admit I am not much of a reader. There are a number of other activities I enjoy much more than reading, but I could not put … Continue reading →

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Cameras: Past and Present

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Cross | Designs

For all those with a love for photography, here is a small collection of cameras I’ve collected over the years. I really can’t say I’m much of a fan for antiques, but there are certain things I really appreciate that … Continue reading →

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Custom furniture preview

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Cross | Designs

I have been busy working on a number of things the past 2 months, but one of my focus areas has been the furniture section of my website. This is one of the custom pieces I did 2 weeks ago. … Continue reading →

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A few more maps

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Cross | Designs

Here are a few more vintage maps I have found along the way. The book I pulled these from has mostly European cities featured. But a few East Coast cities made it into the book as well. These are about … Continue reading →

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Vintage map of Rome

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Cross | Designs

With my background in Architecture and Urban Design, few maps are as inspiring as the Nolli Map of Rome created in 1748. This map is amazing because it shows the floorplans of all major religious buildings in Rome such as … Continue reading →

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